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Before You Buy that Used Vehicle (Having a Used Car Inspected Before Buying)

Let's face it. New vehicles are expensive, so finding a good used one can save drivers a lot of money. It's tempting to look through ads, find a private seller who has what you're looking for and...

June 27, 2021

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Windshield Wipers

The Puzzling Puddle (Leaks Under Vehicle)

Ever notice a little spot of liquid under your vehicle after you've parked in your driveway or ga...

Jun 20, 2021 Read

Drive Train

Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)

When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be somethin...

Jun 13, 2021 Read

Windshield Wipers

A "Mounting" Problem (Motor Mounts)

You know how heavy your engine and transmission are, so you can imagine how tough the parts that ...

Jun 06, 2021 Read

Windshield Wipers

Getting from E to F (Fuel Gauge Problems)

Who thinks about their fuel gauge? You probably don't until it doesn't work any more. Then you ...

May 30, 2021 Read

Fluids

Charge It in Joliet for Extended Battery Life

Here's an interesting statistic for our in Joliet, Illinois, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batt...

May 23, 2021 Read

Windshield Wipers

NOT JUST ANOTHER CUSTOMER (Finding the Right Service Facility)

You might remember a hit TV sitcom that was set in a bar, a place where "everybody knows your nam...

May 16, 2021 Read

Windshield Wipers

Slippery When Wet (Driving on Wet Leaves)

When the leaves fall, you might take a sightseeing trip to see them at peak color. Or you may si...

May 09, 2021 Read

Windshield Wipers

What is a TPS? (Throttle Position Sensor)

You know you have an accelerator pedal; step on it and your vehicle is supposed to go. But did y...

May 02, 2021 Read

Fluids

Positive and Negative (Battery Care)

You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster ...

Apr 25, 2021 Read